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Remmey Family History

Remmey Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Remmel, Remley, Remme, Remy, Ramsey, Remer, Rehmer, Rampey, Emley

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Where is the Remmey family from?

You can see how Remmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remmey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Remmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Remmey family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Remmey's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Remmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Remmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remmey. 32% of Remmey men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Remmey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Remmey were Farm Laborer and Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Remmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remmey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Remmey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Remmey. For the veterans among your Remmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remmey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Remmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Remmey in 1958 was 60, and 97 in 2004.

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